Andrew W. Hurley

Andrew W. Hurley is an Associate Professor and Head of School in the School of International Studies & Education at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). He holds degrees in German and European Studies (B.A. (Hons.), PhD), Law (LLB), and has been admitted to practice in Victoria, Australia. His research focuses on cultural history, music studies, acoustic environments, and transnational history, with a particular emphasis on German-Australian intersections. He is affiliated with the Australian Centre for Public History and has authored several influential books, including The Return of Jazz and Ludwig Leichhardt's Ghosts.

Education

• PhD in German and European Studies, University of Melbourne
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of Melbourne
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of Melbourne

Research Interests

Hurley’s work explores the intersections of music, sound, and culture, including jazz’s role in West German cultural change, acoustic histories, and the legacy of exploration figures like Ludwig Leichhardt. He investigates how soundscapes reflect colonial dynamics, Indigenous experiences, and transnational memory. His interdisciplinary approach bridges cultural history, literature, and music studies.

Grants and Projects

Hurley has led or collaborated on multiple grants, including the Leichhardt’s Legacies project (2013–2014) and This is Our Manifesto: Jazz in German Literature and Film (2008–2009). These projects highlight his commitment to exploring German-Australian colonial entanglements and the cultural impact of jazz.

Awards and Recognition

• Nominated for the AFRSC award for historical recorded sound research
• Shortlisted for the 2019 Pat Grimshaw Prize

Labs/Teams

Hurley collaborates with the Australian Centre for Public History, contributing to research on public memory, cultural heritage, and historical narratives.